Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge United Republic of edged by blue “blau” Waffenfarbe

edged by blue “blau” Waffenfarbe piping

numbered 371800

A first war period medal bar grouping of 5 awards

but it is clear that its user did not abuse it

Beautiful example

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pilot Badge United Republic of edged by blue “blau” Waffenfarbe(Flugzeugfhrerabzeichen). Instituted 1935. (Issued 1936 1945). In zinc, with a patinated Luftwaffe eagle clutching a hand filed mobile swastika, the reverse presents with a barrel hinge accommodating a vertical pinback with a sharp tip meeting an elongated round wire catch, two rivets at the top half of the reverse of the wreath securely hold the obverse eagle in position, unmarked, but possible maker Friedrich Linden, measures 65. 57 mm (w) x 53. 16